Almost all of the area is covered by two-track running, however, there are notable exceptions to this. The schedule is built using the May 2020 version of Working Timetable (WTT), with some adjustments and clarifications, especially regarding empty stock movements within Aberdeen station, as well as which platforms are actually in use, as the original platform indications proved to be mutually conflicting.

This simulation links with Inverness area, and it is also expected that in the future this simulation should link with Perth area to the west and Fife area to the south.

The scenario requires installing the U.K. Signaling package.